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Yesterday’s biggest news was the rise in the price of silver. It crossed Rs 2 lakh per kg for the first time on December 17. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), one kg silver was at Rs 2,00,750 in the morning.
On the other hand, Parliament passed a bill to increase the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%. The Lok Sabha had passed it a day earlier. With this change, foreign companies will be able to become full owners of insurance companies in India.
At the same time, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made major changes in the exit and withdrawal rules of the National Pension System (NPS). According to the updated rules, if the total deposit in NPS is Rs 8 lakh or less, then you can withdraw your entire money. Earlier this limit was Rs 5 lakh.
Before tomorrow’s big news, today’s headlines will keep an eye on…
- There may be a decline in the stock market today.
- Gold and silver prices may reach new all-time high.
- There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel.
Now read tomorrow’s big news…
1. You will be able to withdraw the entire deposit of ₹ 8 lakh in NPS: Earlier you could withdraw only up to ₹ 5 lakh, the age for deposit is also 75 to 85.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made major changes in the exit and withdrawal rules of the National Pension System (NPS). According to the updated rules, if the total deposit in NPS is Rs 8 lakh or less, then you can withdraw your entire money. Earlier this limit was Rs 5 lakh.
At the same time, for non-government employees, it is necessary to invest only 20% of the deposit in buying annuity, earlier it was 40%. That means now they can withdraw up to 80% lumpsum. Earlier the age for complete exit from NPS was 75 years, now it has been increased to 85 years.
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2. Parliament passes bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector: Now foreign companies will be able to become full owners; Premium expected to be cheaper
Parliament has passed a bill to increase the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%. ‘Sabka Insurance Sabki Raksha (Insurance Laws Amendment) Bill, 2025’ was approved by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Wednesday.
The Lok Sabha had passed it a day earlier. With this change, foreign companies will be able to become full owners of insurance companies in India. Due to which more capital will come into the sector and insurance coverage will increase.
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3. CNG and domestic PNG will be cheaper from January 1: Consumers will save Rs 2 to 3 on every unit; Gas Regulatory Board reduced transportation charges
Consumers across the country will soon get cheaper CNG and domestic piped natural gas (PNG). The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has announced to reduce and simplify gas transportation charges, which will be effective from January 1, 2026.
PNGRB member AK Tiwari said the new unified tariff structure will save consumers in different states ₹2-3 per unit, depending on the state and tax.
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4. Silver crossed ₹ 2 lakh per kg for the first time: It took 9 months to go from ₹ 1 to 2 lakh, it took 14 years to reach from ₹ 50 thousand to ₹ 1 lakh.
Today i.e. on 17th December, silver crossed Rs 2 lakh per kg for the first time. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), one kg silver opened at Rs 2,00,750 in the morning. However, after this there was a slight decline in its price and it increased by Rs 7,664 and closed at Rs 1,99,641 per kg. Earlier it was at Rs 1,91,977.
On March 18, silver reached Rs 1 lakh for the first time. That means it took only 9 months for silver to reach Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per kg. Whereas it took 14 years to reach from Rs 50 thousand to Rs 1 lakh. With the current price, silver is now at an all-time high.
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5. Meesho doubled investors’ money in 7 days: Shares rose 95% from IPO price, reached ₹ 216; Co-founder Vidit becomes billionaire
The shares of e-commerce company Meesho have almost doubled the money of its investors in 7 days since its listing. The company’s shares have so far risen nearly 95% from its issue price of ₹111. Its shares closed at Rs 216.34 today (Wednesday, December 17) with an upper circuit of 20% (Rs 36).
The company’s shares have given 27% return in the last 5 days. On December 10, Meesho’s shares were listed in the stock exchange (BSE-NSE) at Rs 167 with a premium of 50%. After the day’s trading, it closed at Rs 170.09, up Rs 59.09 (53.23%).
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